Reducing your Stroke Risk

It’s true that being diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AFib) makes you nearly 5 times more likely to have a stroke than someone who doesn’t have this condition. Fortunately, there may be things you can do to help reduce that risk.

Explore the pages in this section to find out what steps you can take to help reduce your stroke risk.

Understand Your Stroke Risk Factors

Use this helpful, interactive tool to help identify which risk factors may be putting you at increased risk of stroke.

Know Your Medication Options

Learn more about the different medication options to lower your risk of stroke. Caregivers can also get tips for helping a loved one to stay on track with medications.

Take Steps to Help Reduce Your Stroke Risk

Whether you're living with AFib or supporting someone who has AFib, get tips on how to help reduce the risk of stroke associated with this condition.

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I'm writing to you because there's an important connection between your heart and your head you may want to learn about. That connection involves the risk of stroke.

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AFib), the risk of stroke is nearly 5 times greater than someone who doesn't have AFib. And that stroke can be twice as likely fatal or to be severely disabling.

You can read about it in a new book called, “AFib and Stroke: the Heart-Head Connection.” It tells about AFib and stroke, treatment options, and more. It's free and you can get a copy just by visiting: http://www.facingafib.com/?sc=PRDACQWEBSAFWKT1006085
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